Field Notes: Black, White and Blue All Over

This week saw the launch of Kingpins24, a two-day online denim conference and event to “bring together” and support the global denim industry. The content is free for attendees, barring its fall 2021 Kingpins Trend forecast. The event took place on April 22 to 23. The denim industry has been “heavily disrupted” by the coronavirus pandemic — but that shouldn’t stop businesses and brands from sharing ideas, information and inspirations for the fall 2021 season, show organizers said. Kingpins24 featured a two-day livestream of exhibitor content (i.e. presentations, sustainability and CSR updates, among other topics) in addition to panels, “casual” conversations, interviews and on-demand content. Andrew Olah, founder of Kingpins Show, said that “We, as a whole, are resilient, resourceful and optimistic. When one door closes another [door] opens. We believe Kingpins24 can give our global industry a chance to connect and share information. We have no other desire but to be a conduit for the denim world during these difficult times, where most of us, including me, are at home far away from our normal world.” A selection of jeans at Kingpins New York.  But, to be clear, Kingpins24 will not take the place of a Kingpins trade show. “Instead, Kingpins organizers will distill the

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